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Mission
NIDA’s mission is to advance science on drug use and addiction and to apply that knowledge to improve individual and public health through:
- Strategically supporting and conducting basic, clinical, and epidemiological research on drug use, its consequences, and the underlying neurobiological, behavioral, and social mechanisms involved.
- Advancing the translation, effective implementation, and dissemination of scientific research findings to improve the prevention and treatment of SUDs, reduce adverse health consequences associated with drug use, and enhance public awareness of addiction as a chronic but treatable medical illness.
NIDA Strategic Plan
This strategic plan was launched on 9/21/2022 and is being implemented through 9/30/2026. NIH is currently updating the strategic plan to ensure it is aligned with the current Administration’s priorities and complies with this Administration’s Executive Orders. The updated version will be posted once available.
